Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. On Tenerife, you choose between the sunny south around Costa Adeje and the greener north around Puerto de la Cruz. Here are the 8 villas and holiday homes I've selected on Tenerife, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa with Ocean Views and Heated Pool, Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine and Finca la Mandarina.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
8 places shown
The pool. Heated private pool set in landscaped gardens, with views of the ocean and Tenerife's north coast.
The pool comes up in 17 guest reviews. The listing points out that it's one of the few houses in the area to have one.
Guide's tip. The north of the island is cooler than the south in winter: get confirmation that the heating will be working on your dates.
The pool. Villa with a heated private pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra.
The pool. Finca with self-contained living spaces and a heated pool, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is shared with other units on the finca.
The pool. Private pool heated by an electric heat pump and solar panels.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating relies partly on solar power: ask the host what the water temperature usually is in winter.
The pool. Air-conditioned villa with a spa-style pool advertised at 30 °C.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get it confirmed that the pool will be kept at 30 °C on your dates.
The pool. Villa with private pool; a photo caption in the listing presents it as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether heating is included or costs extra.
The pool. Villa with garden, barbecue and pool; a photo caption in the listing says it's heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the host to confirm that the pool will be heated on your dates, and at what price.
The pool. Villa with heated pool, presented by the listing as pleasant even in winter.
Several guests mention a heated pool that children love — "nice and warm" according to one — used in January, March and April. None report cold water.
Guide's tip. Hire a car: the villa is a long way from the tourist resorts.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Villa with Ocean Views and Heated Pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (48 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa de luxe à Puerto de la Cruz avec piscine (4.98/5) and Finca la Mandarina (4.97/5).
None of the places selected on Tenerife clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Villa avec piscine chauffée en front de mer, heating is seasonal (usable even in january). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at H8 Villa – piscine spa à 30 °C. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
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Sources: Kayak, Oyster, Expedia, Jet2holidays, Kayak, Hays Travel, Kayak, Kayak, Hoteles.net, Kayak.
